The Jetboil Zip vs Flash serve the same purpose, but the two cousins are not the same. The type of portable cooking system you choose during your adventures depends on a variety of factors such as whether you are traveling solo or as a group, being minimalist, or traveling with all the convenience you can …
Few things compare to eating a warm, hearty meal after a long day’s hike or waking up on a chilly morning and making a cup of hot coffee right outside your tent. Camp stoves are an efficient way of heating water and food that has all but made campfires pointless – save for those casual …
Solar power is certainly nothing new, but over the past 15 years or so there has been a significant increase in solar power technology. The demand for more energy-efficient tools, gadgets, and gear is always growing and many outdoor enthusiasts have adopted solar-powered products. The impact of solar power goes a lot further than just …
There are a lot of little luxuries that we take for granted in our everyday lives that are more challenging when camping. Aside from perhaps hot showers and bathroom access, being able to make a hot cup of coffee or a toasty warm chili at the end of the day is another. The most traditional …
MSR Gear is an outdoor gear brand under the Cascade Designs company. MSR stands for Mountain Safety Research, which hints at the history of MSR Gear offering climbing equipment products. Today MSR is known for their high-quality gear, fit for both casual hikers and serious UL backpackers alike. You can find nearly every piece of …
Campfires are fun but dedicated outdoor enthusiasts know that relying on fire isn’t wise. Not only are you unable to make a fire at times but the energy wasted in creating one just to boil water for coffee or a dehydrated meal makes it inefficient. A better option is to use a stove designed with …
When you’re setting out on an ambitious camping trip, you want a reliable, efficient and easy-to-assemble stove for those exhausted moments after setting up camp. Unfortunately, with so many options on the market, it can feel overwhelming deciding which model to go with. To help your search, we’ve outlined the necessary attributes for any great …
Founded in 2001 by co-founders Dwight Aspinwall and Perry Dowst, Jetboil revolutionized the way backpackers, skiers and outdoorsman view their cooking products. Overnight hikers once forced to choose from a selection of large, clunky stoves, found solace in Jetboil’s new, compact designs. For the first time in history, their experts discovered how to maximize heat …
There is nothing more American than sitting around a campsite in a national park with your family roasting smores over the campfire while grilling burgers and hot dogs on the grill. Experiencing the outdoors with your family and friends is a great pastime. Mother Nature is a beautiful place so why not spend more time …
Technology affords us a very different camping experience than our parents or grandparents. The , a hefty little wood-burning stove, is a shining example of the innovation today’s campers can enjoy. Standing about two feet off the ground off the ground, it was designed for fuel-efficient clean wood burning by BioLite, an creative California company …